1-800-Radiator Sponsors ``Radiator Robin Hood'' Roadside Assistance for Texas Drivers; Car Radiator Company Establishes Referral Network to Aid Stranded Motorists

Business Wire, Sept 3, 2003

Business Editors/Automotive Writers

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2003

Labor Day traditionally marks the end of the holiday travel season and this year, one of the hottest Texas summers on record. To help Texas motorists cope with the end-of-summer sizzle, 1-800-Radiator, the nation's leading independent provider of radiators to consumers, auto repair shops, and do-it-yourself mechanics, announced that the company will launch a free roadside assistance referral program for all Texas drivers. Dubbed the "Radiator Robin Hood" program, 1-800-Radiator will use its database of local auto repair shops to put stranded Texas motorists in contact with a local tow truck and auto repair facility.

During the month of September, any Texas motorist who suffers a roadside breakdown can call 1-800-Radiator and speak to one of the company's sales representatives, who will contact a repair shop in the region and arrange for a tow truck. In the event of a radiator failure, 1-800-Radiator can also provide a replacement radiator part from one of its four Texas warehouses and have the motorist back on the road as soon within 24 hours.

"We recognize that not all motorists belong to an automobile club, and it's not always easy to find local services when you are traveling," said Mike Rippey, president of 1-800-Radiator. "Since 1-800-Radiator already maintains an up-to-date database of auto repair shops in all 50 states, we thought the 'Radiator Robin Hood' program would give Texas motorists a little extra relief from the summer heat. With families gearing up for Labor Day vacations and students heading back to school, we decided that a boil over or breakdown should be the last of their worries."

1-800-Radiator allows consumers and auto repair shops to order replacement radiators for their cars, including kit cars, off-road, and specialty vehicles, over the Internet and via its toll-free number. 1-800-Radiator carries replacement parts for all makes of cars, trucks, and recreational vehicles in 32 regional locations across the United States, including locations in Houston, San Antonio and Dallas. To arrange of a radiator replacement, all you need to do is call 1-800-Radiator (1-800-248-8720) or visit www.1-800-radiator.com on the web and 1-800-Radiator will arrange for parts and repair at a regional auto shop for a set price. And all parts offered by 1-800-Radiator come with a lifetime warranty.

About 1-800-Radiator

Founded in 1980, 1-800-Radiator is the largest provider of automotive radiators in the United States, offering consumers radiators for all automobile makes and models at competitive prices with a lifetime warranty. Consumers can call 1-800-Radiator or log onto www.1-800-Radiator.com to purchase radiators and other cooling system parts for any car make or model, and the skilled support staff at 1-800-Radiator can arrange for installation of the radiator by one of its 25,000 repair shop customers anywhere in the country. Custom and specialty radiators and parts are also available for classic car aficionados and do-it-yourself mechanics.

1-800-Radiator has its corporate headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area with regional distribution centers at 32 locations throughout the United States. For more information, call 1-800-Radiator or visit on the web at www.1800Radiator.com.